Senior Applications Drafter: 2D/3D CAD for Busways

Legrand; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Applications Engineering Drafter I in Reading, UK, to join the DPC Starline UK team. The role focuses on creating mechanical and electrical drawings of medium to high complexity, supporting Application Engineers, Marketing and Sales.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and work across regions. The position requires a two-year technical degree and at least four years of drafting experience with Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit)

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree, Associates in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering / Drafting preferred or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of drafting experience. Proficient with Autodesk design software, including AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit knowledge of electrical devices, power distribution equipment, and their applications.
• Prior experience with busway/busduct products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform medium to high complexity design and drafting work, including component design, 2D/3D modeling, BIM overlays, concept drawings, and BOMs supporting Application Engineers, contractors, and end users.
• Manage drafting related processes and Maintain CAD, REVIT, BIM360 library locations.
• Create design drawings for quotation and purchasing purposes; support prototype development efforts; assist Application Engineers and Production teams in resolving manufacturing issues related to concept designs, sheet metal enclosures, and custom product configurations while managing work through established queues.
• Perform a variety of tasks related to new design and project work, included but not limited to Purchasing support, Quality, Production assistance on new designs and customer communication.
• Organize the creation of demonstration units; work with Production to build prototypes of new designs.
• Assist with drawing and other support collateral for listing projects with IEC, VDE, UL, CSA, Intertek (ETL), etc.
• Participate in customer meetings, presentations, site visits and sales events where required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of time.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor

BIM360

Electrical devices

Power distribution

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional

Time management

Education

Associates in Mechanical/Electrical Eng or Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor

BIM360

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Applications Engineering Drafter I in Reading, UK, to join the DPC Starline UK team. The role focuses on creating mechanical and electrical drawings of medium to high complexity, supporting Application Engineers, Marketing and Sales.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and work across regions. The position requires a two-year technical degree and at least four years of drafting experience with Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit)